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Thailand 2026
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Trip 01 / Group
August 30 — September 8, 2026

Thailand 2026

Bangkok temples to Phuket beaches, all in 9 days

Eight nights split between two 5-star resorts. Bangkok city tour with the Grand Palace, Reclining Buddha, and Wat Arun. Phi Phi Island by speedboat. A traditional Thai cooking class. Twelve meals included. The kind of trip you usually only see in magazines.

From
$2,930
Land & tour, double occupancy
Duration
8 Nights
5-star hotels in Asia
Departs
LAX
Los Angeles, August 30
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What's Included

Every detail handled, from intra-country flights to your final farewell dinner.

  • Intra-country flight: Bangkok to Phuket
  • 4 nights, 5-star resort in Bangkok
  • 4 nights, 5-star resort in Phuket
  • 12 meals: 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
  • Bangkok city tour with private guide
  • Grand Palace, Reclining Buddha, Wat Arun
  • Thai welcome themed dinner in Bangkok
  • Chao Phraya dinner cruise
  • Full day Phi Phi Island speedboat tour
  • Half day Thai cooking class
  • Complimentary shopping drop in Bangkok
  • LST Client Experience Host on the ground
  • Exclusive LORD and Smith Travel gifts
  • All hotel taxes & resort fees
Airfare Note
Plan on $1,400 — $1,500 additional
Group air pricing published December. Departure LAX August 30, 2026, based on current airline pricing.
Payment Schedule

Pay it down over time. Lock your spot today, settle the rest before departure.

PaymentDueAmount
Initial DepositSep 30, 2025$350
Deposit 2Oct 30, 2025$350
Payment 3Jan 30, 2026$500
Payment 4Mar 15, 2026$500
Payment 5May 15, 2026$500
Final PaymentJun 15, 2026Balance

Pricing is double occupancy. Single supplement adds $994. Pay as much, as often as you'd like to avoid a high final balance. All deposits non-refundable, travel insurance strongly recommended.

South Africa 2026
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Trip 02 / Group
November 8 — 18, 2026

South Africa, Take III

Cape Town, Soweto, safari, plus a day in London on the way home

Our third return to South Africa, and arguably the most ambitious. Five nights in Cape Town. A full safari with game drives. Robben Island. Soweto and the Mandela House. Wine country. A traditional African dinner with drumming. And a London layover with the London Eye and Buckingham Palace before the flight home.

From
$2,940
Land & tour, double occupancy
Duration
11 Days
8 nights, 14 meals
Departs
DC / JFK
November 8, 2026
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What's Included

Cape Town to Johannesburg, with a London day trip on the way home.

  • Intra-country flight: Cape Town to Johannesburg
  • 5 nights in Cape Town
  • 1 night in Johannesburg
  • 14 meals: 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
  • Cape Town panoramic city tour
  • Wine tours and tastings
  • Robben Island tour and ferry
  • Traditional African dinner with drumming
  • Safari with multiple game drives
  • Soweto tour: Mandela House, Apartheid Museum
  • Private air-conditioned transport
  • English-speaking local guides
  • Farewell cultural attire dinner
  • London day trip: city tour, London Eye, Buckingham Palace
  • Exclusive LORD and Smith Travel gift
  • All hotel taxes & resort fees
Airfare Note
Plan on $1,600 — $1,900 additional
Group air pricing published February. Departure airport TBD: Washington DC, JFK, or alternate. Travel date November 8, 2026.
Payment Schedule

Seven scheduled payments. Pay ahead anytime to lighten the final balance.

PaymentDueAmount
Initial DepositSep 30, 2025$350
Deposit 2Oct 30, 2025$350
Payment 3Dec 15, 2025$500
Payment 4Feb 15, 2026$500
Payment 5Apr 15, 2026$500
Payment 6Jun 15, 2026$500
Final PaymentAug 15, 2026Balance

Pricing is double occupancy. Single supplement adds $650. All deposits and payments non-refundable. Travel insurance strongly recommended, see our travel insurance page for details.

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